Hmsm Cachalot Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Hmsm cachalot Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
32 49 N,20 11 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 600 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMSM CACHALOT |
| Type | submarine |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 29, 1941 |
| Original Detection Year | 1941 |
| Original Source | published World War 2 losses |
| Surveying Details | 9.1.95 SANK IN 324900N, 201100E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED. FEB 1952). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 27, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE FOR MALTA WITH SUPPLIES. WAS SUNK BY ITALIAN TORPEDO BOAT 'PAPA' NW OF BENGHAZI. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED. FEB 1952).
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